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Scale bug

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Numerous orange scale insects were lined up along the mid vein of these eucalyptus leaves and branches. Younger (black) insects are observed where the infestation is advancing. The proboscis of each insect is presumably connected to the main vein of the leaf.

Species ID Suggestions

eucalypt felt scale

Eriococcus sp.
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